Emergency Care Pharmacist & Prescribing Expert

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a pharmacist to join the front door admissions team within the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Medical Admissions and Surgical Admissions wards at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

You will provide expert clinical pharmacy input from entry into hospital care through to transition back to the community, supported by mentorship from advanced and consultant pharmacists and opportunities to pursue advanced credentialing.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Post graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience/qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to patients in front door and admissions areas.
• Use independent prescribing qualification to support medicines reconciliation, optimisation, and discharge planning.
• Provide wider clinical pharmacy services within the hospital.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor current and future pharmacy professionals and other healthcare staff.

Skills

Good communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Change implementation

Meet deadlines

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

GPhC registration

MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a pharmacist to join the front door admissions team within the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Medical Admissions and Surgical Admissions wards at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

You will provide expert clinical pharmacy input from entry into hospital care through to transition back to the community, supported by mentorship from advanced and consultant pharmacists and opportunities to pursue advanced credentialing.